Monotrate 20 Tablet

Quick info

Monotrate 20 Tablet is used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Monotrate 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine as it has been prescribed and keep taking it even if you feel well. This medicine helps to prevent chest pain in the future. If you stop taking it, your risk of chest pain will increase, especially if you stop taking them suddenly. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medication work better.

How it works

Monotrate 20 Tablet is a nitrate. It dilates peripheral arteries and veins. Dilation of the veins promotes peripheral pooling of blood and decreases venous return to the heart thereby reducing workload of heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monotrate 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Monotrate 20 Tablet for the prevention and treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina).
• Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet)
• Quit smoking
• Increase your physical activity
• Watch your weight and reduce stress
• Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Do not consume alcohol while taking Monotrate 20 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
• It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
• You may develop tolerance to Monotrate 20 Tablet with time meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
• Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Monotrate 20 Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Flushing
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Abdominal pain
• Allergic reaction
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea